Private tour in San Francisco Ader G

Views, Views, and more Views on a Private Custom San Francisco Tour

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Ader G.

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Hi and welcome to this beautiful jewel by the Bay that has been my home for 50 years, SAN FRANCISCO! My name is Ader and I like to give tailored tours of my favorites haunts and joints in this home of mine. I love San Francisco, and I love to share that love with world wide travelers who will gain a keen appreciation of San Francisco after having gone on one of my tours. I give these tours because I enjoy meeting people and love what I do. All the tours are specifically tailored to your interests. I am a big believer that it is your tour and the tour should cover your interests. I give you a lot of choices but you decide what you want us to cover. All my tours are San Francisco centric, cause that is where I live, and it makes it easy for me to coordinate connecting with you. Most of the sights and sounds of this amazing city are all within 30 minutes driving distance. So you can get a pretty good idea of the city after having gone on one of my tours. My guiding style is playful and entertaining. I won't bore you with any more facts then the ones you are interested in. I will tailor the tour based on your specific interests, and I will always give you choices: we can go here or there, which one is more interesting to you? Or you can let me make all the decisions. My preference is for customized tours where we go deep into the culture of San Francisco using the sights of this scenic city as our backdrop. Here is what I can promise you if you tour with me. I will not be flaky. When I make a commitment, I will keep it. I will be on time. I will not push any stores or vendors or restaurants onto you. I will be happy to make suggestions and give you advise, IF asked. I will pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the city of San Francisco. If you need to be picked up or dropped off at the airport, it will cost you $50 extra each way. We will primarily do our touring in an Uber. Now a little bit about myself. I am completely fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Gujrati. I was a docent at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco for over 20 years, so I have tons of experience giving entertaining tours. I have traveled all over Asia, Europe, America, Canada, Middle East, Far East, China, South America, Japan, you name it. My interests include wine, coffee, gourmet food, art and design, fashion, and travel. I am a Parsi Zoroastrian (Google it!) and I will fill you in on that if you are interested. So enough about me and I hope to connect with you soon on a very enjoyable, quirky, not too manic tour of this city I call home. Studied European and American art history extensively. Was a docent with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art for 20 years. Worked at Bonham's in their vintage carpets department. I will not be driving, but I can accompany you in your car as a step-up guide, or we will be taking Ubers and taxis for short rides from location to location. Uber rides will be paid for by the guest. Here is a 1 minute video of a walking tour I gave recently (September 6th 2025) used with permission of the travelers. https://x.com/composiohq/status/1966269355639058449 and here is another version of it https://www.tiktok.com/@insidecomposio/video/7549045208520887607 See you soon on one of my tours!

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Overview of your San Francisco tour

If there is one thing that comes to mind when one thinks of San Francisco, it is the incredible views this city has, and on this tour I will show you the most amazing views there are. I have an absolute passion for views, I live for them, and if you share my passion, this tour is for you. I have been in SF for 43 years and know the best secret view spots in the city, many of them off the beaten tourist trail. Whether it's the Golden Gate Bridge towering in the distance or up close and personal, you will see it! The Presidio, Fillmore street dropping into Cow Hollow, Coit tower, Twin Peaks, Alcatraz and Angel Islands flanking your photos, it is all about views. I can't promise you a clear day, but I can promise you absolutely the MOST photogenic views of the City. The hit parade continues with the Bay Bridge, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park. Not just a check-off list of the must sees in SF, but instead the best views in each case.

Recent Reviews

Perry A.United States
May 2023

Ader was gracious, knowledgeable, and flexible. We drove our own car, which made the experience more nimble and fun (and lower cost). He made suggestions, based on what we liked. He took us to a delightful café for linch in Sausalito, as well as to several lesser known spots for photos. Lots of background narration and explanations. Nothing felt "canned," as we seized opportunities in the moment along the way. Such a great experience!

Robin W.United States
November 2022

The best tour guide hands down!!! Ader was fabulous from the word "Hello"!! This was my first time in San Francisco, I had a day to explore and hired Ader to be my guide. He was prompt, professional, knowledgeable, smart, educated, patient(I asked a million questions) and made the tour all about ME. I asked if we could please ride a cable car while touring the city. He made that happen and showed me more than I ever expected. We hit all the amazing points of interest He was Awesome! Highly recommend!

Cindi F.United States
August 2022

Ader was knowledgeable, thoughtful and professional! What a great experience.

Laurie T.United States
May 2022

Ader was a wonderful guide! We had a rental car and Ader was able to show us the highlights of San Francisco and many wonderful areas that only the locals know about. Our young adult children enjoyed it as well. Ader is extremely knowledgeable and will cater the tour to your interests. I highly recommend Ader, and will contact him the next time we're in San Francisco!

Tina S.United States
November 2019

Ader was an excellent communicator in advance of our booking and throughout the process. We had a group of 10 graduate students and a large tour bus to chauffer us across the city. Ader was very helpful in working with our driver and providing suggestions to make the trip better. He was knowledgable about the city and providing historical context. Highly recommend booking Ader for your tour of SF!

Benjamin M.United States
June 2019

Ader was absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgeable, sincere, energetic, informative and very accommodating. We brought out 15 yr old son and he geared sites towards things that would be interesting to him as well! If you have one full day in the city and want to see everything high and low, and want someone who goes with the flow, this is the tour for you. The views were amazing and the details of what we saw were interesting and unique.

Your San Francisco tour itinerary

Meeting point: We can meet anywhere in San Francisco to start the tour. You can decide on the start time & the meeting point. Tour time: 5 hours - we will tour 2h before lunch & 2h after lunch. We can skip lunch if you want to. Main attractions: - Golden Gate Bridge, Ocean Beach, the Bay Bridge - yes - The Presidio, Fillmore St, Coit Tower, Twin Peaks - yes - Crooked street, Union Square - yes - Alcatraz & Angel Island - yes - North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf - yes to all, including any special requests you may have. Transportation: We will mainly take Ubers to go from view site to view site. Uber rides will be paid for by the guest. EVERYTHING in the tour can be customized to your liking.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Taxi

We will mainly take Ubers to go from view site to view site. For cruise terminal passengers, we will take a short walk to the starting point of our tour.

What's included
Other: Guide services
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Pickup or drop off to and from San Francisco airport can be arranged. Please contact me prior to booking for details. - Uber rides to and from views locations are paid for by the guest. Alternatively, I can be your step up guide if you have your own car or choose to rent one.
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Meeting location

The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: For cruise terminal passengers, we will take a short walk to the starting point of our tour.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
441560
Languages
English
Hindi
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in San Francisco is perfect for those who have a passion for breathtaking views and want to explore the city's most photogenic spots. If you love discovering secret view locations and want to see iconic sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Alcatraz from unique perspectives, this tour is ideal for you. It's also great for travellers who want a personalized experience with a local guide who has extensive knowledge of San Francisco's hidden gems.

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